“Beyond Bookchin”, David Watson, of Fifth Estate, argues that aboriginal society represents a viable Utopia. He quotes favourably the anthropologist Marshall Sahlins; “We are inclined to think of hunters and gatherers as poor because they don’t have anything, perhaps better to think of them for that reason as free.”
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Marshall Sahlins
Marshall Sahlins is a renowned American anthropologist known for his research on primitive societies and his contributions to cultural anthropology. His work spans various fields including social structure, political economy, and nationalism. more
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